A jeweled collar finished in pear-shaped pearls is on top of the Empress paludamentum. Hair is set low on the forehead and wrapped in pearls and precious stones. This is the Byzantine crown with its long pearl drops. The earrings are made of pearl...

Abstract Contrary to modern notions, many emigrants walked the trail. Far fewer rode horses or in a bumpy, already overloaded wagon. Shoes and socks became precious commodities. By the time travelers reached Chimney Rock, they had probably come...

An elegant box, called a necessaire, was used to hold such necessities as perfumes, watches, needles, powders, and sealing wax ; these miniature chests were equipped with finely wrought fittings and were finished in gold, agate and precious stones

An elegant box, called a necessaire, was used to hold such necessities as perfumes, watches, needles, powders, and sealing wax ; these miniature chests were equipped with finely wrought fittings and were finished in gold, agate and precious stones

An elegant box, called a necessaire, was used to hold such necessities as perfumes, watches, needles, powders, and sealing wax ; these miniature chests were equipped with finely wrought fittings and were finished in gold, agate and precious stones....

Chien Lung porcelain teapot with original cover, grey-white ground, with figures of Chinese immortals, birds and animals. On the lid are four precious items or charms including a gourd, rhinoceros horn and fungus of immortality.